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Commissioners Approve Line-Item Transfer to Fund $287,000 Concession Stand for Canyon Lake Little League

Comal County commissioners today approved an $80,000 line-item transfer to pay for a new, $287,000 two-story concession stand for Canyon Lake Little League. The league’s four fields are located at Hidden Valley Sports Park, which is operated by the county. The proposed

October 17, 2025
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Teams Pay for Improvements at Hidden Valley Sports Park in Canyon Lake

Comal County commissioners Thursday accepted checks from Canyon Lake Girls Softball Association (CLGSA) and Canyon Lake Little League for upgrades at Hidden Valley Sports Park on Mabel Jones Dr. CLGSA submitted a check for $3,500 to relocate a batting cage built within

March 7, 2025
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CLHS Athletes Will Play in 2023 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game

Canyon Lake Hawks Brett Harwell, an offensive lineman, and safety Helijah Johnson will play for 2023 Team Black at the 2023 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game on Jan. 7, 2023. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. at the Alamodome. The All-Star game

October 17, 2022
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Watch Online Friday as the Hawks Take on Boerne (with a Little Help from CLHS Broadcast Club)

Students from Canyon Lake High School’s (CLHS) Broadcast Club will help Canyon Lake Broadcasting livestream Friday’s football game against the Boerne Champion Chargers. It’s the third game of the season for the Hawks. Dakota Rader is in charge of social media and

September 7, 2022

Guadalupe River Flow Rates

  • Guadalupe River @ Spring Branch (upper):

    Guadalupe Rv nr Spring Branch, TX

    • Streamflow: 44.3 ft³/s
    • Gage height: 2.05 ft
    USGS
  • Guadalupe River @ Sattler (Lower):

    Guadalupe Rv at Sattler, TX

    • Streamflow: 59.6 ft³/s
    • Gage height: 4.20 ft
    USGS
  • Guadalupe River @ New Braunfels:

    Guadalupe Rv abv Comal Rv at New Braunfels, TX

    • Streamflow: 68.6 ft³/s
    • Gage height: 1.71 ft
    USGS

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CRRC Recreation Center125 Mabel Jones Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

fri16jan5:30 pm9:30 pmCanyon Lake Chamber's Community Awards & Casino Night5:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-06:00) CRRC Recreation Center, 125 Mabel Jones Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

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Join the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening of high stakes and high style. Celebrate the 2025 community award winners with a glamorous Casino night at the CRRC

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Join the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening of high stakes and high style.

Celebrate the 2025 community award winners with a glamorous Casino night at the CRRC Rec Center.

Bring your glitz and get ready to gamble while enjoying a night of fun casino games, networking, and recognition of outstanding local leaders.

Seating is limited.

Tickets $55 for members, $65 for non-members, available at the chamber’s Welcome Center, 3934 FM 2673. Email director@canyonlakechamber.com or call 830-964-2223 for more information.

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January 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

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125 Mabel Jones Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

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Ah, the cottonmouth!

"Ah, the cottonmouth!"Wildlife Wednesday – From the Desk of Gil Martinez, Honey Creek SNA Superintendent

Ah, the cottonmouth! Aside from the western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), few snakes inspire as much fear and fascination. Generations of tall tales claim these snakes chase people along waterways or drop from tree limbs into boats. Pop culture hasn’t helped either, with scenes of unlucky cowboys meeting their demise after falling into a “nest” of cottonmouths. Nightmare fuel, right?

Yet, as an undergraduate herpetology student—and later while cleaning cage after cage of these supposedly merciless snakes—I began to wonder, “Are these cottonmouths broken?” Jokes aside, the truth is simple: cottonmouths, like all snakes, want nothing to do with you.

Cottonmouths are robust pit vipers with dark, muted bodies, faint banding, and a distinctive dark facial mask. Their venom is a hemotoxin that causes severe tissue damage, but it’s primarily used to subdue prey—not people. When approached by something larger, they usually flee or remain still, relying on camouflage among leaf litter and dark soils. Only when harassed do they display their classic defense: head raised, mouth open to reveal a white interior, and a vibrating tail that can mimic a rattlesnake’s buzz if leaves are present.

I’ve spent countless hours exploring their preferred habitats—streams, rivers, marshes, and bottomland forests of central and east Texas—and out of hundreds of encounters, not one has chased me or leapt into my kayak. If they did, finding them would be much easier!

Cottonmouths are a vital part of their ecosystem, serving as both predator and prey. If you encounter one, give it space and respect. Take a moment to observe it among fallen limbs, palmettos, or the blue waters of Honey Creek, and you may come to appreciate the living artwork before you.

📸G. Martinez

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“For public safety, entry into any part of the park during this time is strictly forbidden,” Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD) said on social media. ... See MoreSee Less

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Canyon Park, Canyon Lake Boat Ramp #18 and Madrone Trail to Close Jan. 16-18 for Youth Hunt | My Canyon Lake

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A major Canyon Lake Park will close for Canyon Lake Youth Hunt from Friday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 18. Boat Ramp #18 is located inside the park.
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Now Accepting Applications: Citizen Sheriff Academy

The Comal County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for our Citizen Sheriff Academy, beginning February 18, 2026.

This program gives community members an inside look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates, including patrol, investigations, detention operations, communications, and more. Participants will learn directly from deputies and staff about the work being done every day to serve and protect Comal County.

📅 Start Date: February 18, 2026
🕕 When: Wednesday evenings, 6:00–9:00 PM
⏳ Duration: Approximately 11 weeks

If you’re interested in learning more about law enforcement and strengthening your connection with the Sheriff’s Office, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Apply here: forms.gle/gtxwnUBViHZHp5S88
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